9 Signs You’re Overstressed (And Don’t Know It)

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Even though experts constantly talk about it, many people are still unaware of the fact that stress is one of the leading causes of all diseases and health conditions. It is a really dangerous thing, especially when manifested by some vague symptoms which make it extremely difficult to detect. Yet, remember that it is of high […]

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Yule (the Winter Solstice) is right around the corner!

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So how will  you be celebrating?  There are less than three weeks left before Yule (the Winter Solstice)! This is going out a week early because for many of us, this is a Sabbat that takes a little more preparation (and if you are buying gifts, the HP Gift List here might help).  Whether that’s due to cultural inertia, or kid’s expectations, the importance of Stars and this Sabbat, or whatever, it’s a big deal in our family.  We’ve already started the Solstice doors and decorating.  If you have been doing your Winter Solstice traditions for years, if you are just starting your family and are currently building the traditions which will bring the Universe to your kids, or anything in between, I hope that the traditions and practices here are found to be useful, inspiring, or just comforting.

For me, this Sabbat was my gateway – the first holiday I…

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This week’s astrology. Sexy X-ray soul vision

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MAJOR PLANETARY ASPECTS THIS WEEK

December 4 GEMINI MOON with MERCURY RETROGRADE

Moon opposes SATURN and MERCURY- 

Arguments; facing off; discussions; wars of words. Opposing sides. Having to repeat information. Exasperating conversations. Try to have some patience. Remember to breathe before you shoot off your mouth.

Do double-check all info coming and going.  

Moon enters CANCER @ 12:37 pm PST/ 2:13 pm EST/ 7:13 pm GMT 

DEC 5 CHIRON turns DIRECT

Much of the healing that has been done over these past months on a deeper internal level can now be brought out into the light. What you have learned while being open to and with your vulnerability; your hurt; suffering burdens anger and denial is part of your healing journey. If your pain has been truly felt fully then it becomes your shamanic medicine; your strength to become the wounded healer and to help others to cross that river…

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The Lung-Cleansing Drink That Anyone Who Smokes Or Who Has Ever Smoked Needs To Try

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Smoking is one of the most detrimental habits you can have, as it severely damages health and leads to various ailments. More than 16 million Americans suffer from some health problems as a result of smoking, and for every individual killed by this deadly habit, at least 30 people live with a severe smoking related […]

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Daily Words of the Buddha for December 04, 2017

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Pāli Word a Day for December 04, 2017  —  asaṇkuppa — the unshakeable

Ayasāva malaṃ samuṭṭhitaṃ
tatuṭṭhāya tameva khādati,
evaṃ atidhonacārinaṃ
sāni kammāni nayanti duggatiṃ.

Just as rust arising from iron
eats away the base from which it arises,
even so, their own deeds
lead transgressors to states of woe.

Dhammapada 18.240
The Dhammapada: The Buddha’s Path of Wisdom, translated from Pāli by Acharya Buddharakkhita

Hauʻōli lā Pōʻakāhi

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Aloha kākahiāka a ma Hauʻōli lā Pōʻakāhi ōukōu.  Ī lā nāni nōu. Ō kā maluhia nō me ʻoe.

Good morning and Happy Monday, everyone.  Have a beautiful day!  Peace be with you.

We are all so blessed to share this precious gift called LIFE!  Ōla ī kā makana ma ke Ākūa, life is a gift from God!  As we head into 2018, always remember the gift we have been given; that we are blessed in so many ways and that the greatest gift of all is Aloha (Love).

Wishing all of the Ohana a very peaceful and blessed day!  Ē pili mau nā pōʻmaikāʻi ʻia ʻoe – May blessings ever be with you!

Monday Motivation

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Have you ever noticed that when you’re worried about something, all you can think about are your problems?  Then sometimes, out of the blue, someone comes in with a fresh perspective and your “unsolvable” problems suddenly have DOZENS of solutions.

The good news is this: you can be one of those “fresh perspective” people.

This may come as a surprise to some people but we get to choose what kind of world we want to live in!  You can focus on finding problems and live in the realm of “something is wrong,” OR you can focus on solutions and live in the realm of “infinite possibilities.”

People who live in Possibility-ville are known (and sought out) as problem solvers and visionaries.  They still have troubles like anyone else but they find their way out of those troubles a whole lot faster and can easily help others do the same.  The most fun part of focusing on possibilities is that they are truly infinite…so you have permission to get silly and play!

You can start throwing the most ridiculous, fantastic, “left-field” ideas on the table (using your childlike imagination), and one of them will inevitably spark a new idea that will give you the very answers you need.

Ho’omana’o – ‘ŌLELO NO’EAU

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He lawa‘i a no ke kai papa u, he pokole ke aho; he lawa‘i a no ke kai hohonu he loa ke aho.

A fisherman of the shallow sea uses only a short line; a fisherman of the deep has a long line (A person whose knowledge is shallow does not have much, but he whose knowledge is great, does)

This means that you will reach only as far as you aim and prepare yourself to reach.

In order for changes to be made with regards to land rights, housing education etc. We must become well informed like the Lawai’i or Fisherman because they are not just traits of a well skilled practioner but an icon to whom we should all emulate.

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Candy Cane Fudge

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On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me….

Well to be honest he gave me his rendition of the snoring symphony and a 4 AM wake up call. But I love him nonetheless!

Merry First Day of Blogmas! Christmas is only 24 days away!

What’s on the baking agenda for today? Extremely easy to make and super delicious Candy Cane Fudge. While I am not normally a fan of store-bought fudge or the usual flavours (Maple Butter Fudge – YUCK!), this recipe is perfect for a the last-minute baker and it’s not too sweet.

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Many festive confections can be temperamental and require you to have a master’s degree in candy making. Never mind the fact that it can become a little overwhelming when attempting to focus on making use of the candy thermometer while stirring your concoction, keeping little fingers away from the stove top and…

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Retrograde Gemini Super Moonwalk

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Retrograde FULL SUPER COLD MOON DEC 3rd @ 11+ degrees GEMINI

Gemini Full Moon Astrology Tara Greene

MERCURY is Gemini’s ruling planet and the trickster has just turned RETROGRADE at the 29th most critical degree of Sagittarius where Mercury is already decimated. The traditional term is debilitated.

I know that many of you have already been feeling the pre-show of Mercury Actual retro moonwalk. I sure have.

Gemini is a light wordy heady curious sign. Mercury governs all types of communications the items we communicate through as well as merchants and thieves. GEMINI is known for being the Peur Eternus or Peter Pan of the Zodiac. 

This Super Gemini Full Moon- the last one of 2017 is in effect the swan song of this year is a reflection back at WTF has gone on in 2017!

VIRGO you will also feel Mercury’s retro very strong as it is your ruling planet as well.

SERIOUS HEAVEY SATURN is conjoined with MERCURY…

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Yule Perfume Oil

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Longest Night (Winter Solstice or Yule for many of you), is a hopeful time of year, and a time of looking forward to beginnings.  It is the darkest time of our year, but comes with the promise of renewal and warmth.

Every year, right about this time, I love to make a perfume blend to wear for celebrations.  It’s easy to make, with ingredients you can get at most “health food” stores (or at Whole Foods).

For this perfume oil you will need the following items:

1 1/3-ounce roller bottle

eye dropper

jojoba oil (you can also use a quality olive oil or sunflower oil as carrier oils)

2 drops pine essential oil

1 drop ginger essential oil

1 drop cinnamon essential oil

1 drop sandalwood essential oil

Put all essential oils in the roller bottle.  Fill the rest of the bottle with your carrier oil.

Blessings From The Hearth.

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Longest Night (Yule) Incense

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During this winter holyday season I always make a change in my incense offering to Hestia.  I love making my own herbal incenses, and this particular blend has easily obtained materials.  You will burn this on a coal tab, so be sure you have a heat proof dish that has sand or salt in the bottom.

For this incense you will need:

2 parts frankincense tears (resin)

2 parts pine needles

1 part cedar

1 part juniper berries.

I like to grind these up in a mortar and pestle that I keep specifically for the purpose of grinding herbs and resins.  Use this is for your daily rituals during this time period.

Blessings from the Hearth.

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Daily Words of the Buddha for December 03, 2017

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Pāli Word a Day for December 03, 2017 —  sabbaganthappamocana — freedom from all bonds

Acchecchi vaṭṭaṃ,
byagā nirāsaṃ.
Visukkhā saritā na sandati.
Chinnaṃ vaṭṭaṃ na vattati.
Esevanto dukkhassā.

One has broken the cycle,
attained freedom from desire.
The dried-up stream no longer flows.
The cycle, broken, no longer turns.
This, just this, is the end of misery.

Udāna 7.62

Daily Words of the Buddha for December 02, 2017

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Pāli Word a Day for December 02, 2017 —  nirupatāpa — the untroubled, or that which is without vexation

So karohi dīpamattano!
Khippaṃ vāyama paṇḍito bhava!
Niddhantamalo anaṅgaṇo,
na punaṃ jātijaraṃ upehisi.

Make an island unto yourself!
Strive hard and become wise!
Rid of impurities and cleansed of stain,
you shall not come again to birth and decay.

Dhammapada 18.238
The Dhammapada: The Buddha’s Path of Wisdom, translated from Pāli by Acharya Buddharakkhita

Dream Pray Love Astrology

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 X-ray specs and Rose Colored Glasses by Tara Greene

The JUPITER- NEPTUNE Trine is one of the most beautiful expansive upbeat positive spiritual combinations of energy there is.  So make big wishes for prosperity spiritual oneness joy creativity truth justice soul connections and beauty everywhere.
JUPITER – the WHEEL OF FORTUNE Card # 10 in the Tarot expands everythingthat it touches.
In Scorpio, it gives us X-RAY SPECS to see into the raw dark side depths and shadows of our own and another’s soul. This may be a terrifying territory. 
 
Jupiter rules both SAGITTARIUS the sign of Truth and hopes and PISCES in traditional rulerships it’s the sign of compassion romance and addictions. 
 
This wonderful beautiful aspect will also bring out many projections and illusions which pop and burst like a bubble. This is a good thing.
 
This JUPITER NEPTUNE TRINE IS like putting on your x-ray vision glasses…

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Vegan Foodstyles: Filipino Giniling

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This dish has many names around the world, and many variations. In Latin countries its called Picadillo; in the Philippines its called Giniling. I’ve seen it soupy or the drier way I make it. You’ll see in my notes below, the different options, such as adding red bell peppers or golden raisins. I left out the bell peppers because I’m not a fan. When I’m making savory empanadas, then I’ll add the raisins to the dish.

VEGAN PICADILLO {aka Giniling – Filipino Food}

Serves 4 to 6

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 2 large red potatoes, cubed

  • 1 medium carrot, peeled and cubed

  • 1 small onion, diced

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 (12 ounce) package Veggie Protein Crumbles (I used Lightlife’s Smart Ground)

  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste

  • 1/2 cup water

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

  • pinch red pepper flakes

  • 1/2 cup frozen green peas

Directions

  • Heat oil in a large non-stick pan with high sides over medium heat.

  • Add the potatoes and carrots, cook for 5 to 7 minutes or until the potatoes are slightly browned. Stir occassionally.

  • Add the onions and minced garlic, cook for another minute.

  • Add the veggie protein crumbles, break apart and stir.

  • Add the tomato paste, water, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes.

  • Mix well, and cook for another 5 minutes. Stir occassionally.

  • Turn off heat. Add the frozen green peas and mix well.

  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Enjoy!

Notes

  • Keep the skin on the potatoes.

  • The veggie protein crumbles are already cooked – time saver!

  • I always have the 4.5 ounce tube of tomato paste in the fridge at all times for dishes like this. You can also buy the small can, and freeze the rest.

  • You can add 1/2 of a red bell pepper, diced, if you like; when you add the veggie protein crumbles. But I’m not a fan of bell peppers, so I left it out. Thank goodness so is our friend who I made this dish for.

  • You can also add a 1/2 cup of golden raisins after you add the tomato paste, etc. My mother doesn’t consider this recipe complete without raisins.  I chose to leave this out because I’m not making empanadas, and this recipe is the base recipe for empanada filling. (That’s for another recipe.)

  • Do not cook the green peas. Add the frozen peas as they are, to keep its vibrant color. Once mixed in, the dish will take care of the peas.

As We Approach the Winter Solstice

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If you are like me, December can be overwhelming…. As we approach the Winter Solstice, the gift of sunlight is hard to come by, causing light deprivation, circadian disturbances, and shifts in melatonin regulation.  The subsequent effects on mood, behavior and health can be difficult to deal with, especially since the reins of life’s expectations don’t loosen to accommodate these seasonal shifts.  Instead, the holidays bring their own unique stresses and can add to a sense of depletion and anxiety.

In my case, it’s the same each year.  The effects of light deprivation sneak up on me, much in the way that seasonal allergies seem to. I start feeling sluggish and apathetic.  My eyes take on a dull ache and my skin and hair feel like straw.  My sleep is less rejuvenating and I feel starved for more of it.  When the morning alarm rings, it takes me by surprise…

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Daily Words of the Buddha for December 01, 2017

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Pāli Word a Day for December 01, 2017 — gambhīra — deep, profound, unfathomable, well founded, hard to perceive

Akkodhena jine kodhaṃ;
asādhuṃ sādhunā jine;
jine kadariyaṃ dānena;
saccenālikavādinaṃ.

Overcome the angry by non-anger;
overcome the wicked by goodness;
overcome the miser by generosity;
overcome the liar by truth.

Dhammapada 17.223
The Dhammapada: The Buddha’s Path of Wisdom, translated from Pāli by Acharya Buddharakkhita

December Horoscopes Astrology by Tara Greene

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December 2017

It’s hard to believe the year is over already. The last month goes out with a big bang.

December opens with a beautifully intense dreamy soul transforming JUPITER NEPTUNE trine from SCORPIO to PISCES @ 11 degrees.

Sexual soulful and highly addictive! Deeper feelings emerge. Power-hungry secrets of the sexual religious and financial ones will emerge from this transit. This can also be a super scam like Bitcoin bursting its bubble. Use your spiritual x-ray vision to see through anything. It’s Hopeful and delusional. Beware of projecting onto others-power sex-glamour. Addictive energies are super high.

DREAM BIG dream VAST. Know in your psyche and your spirit that we are all one ESSENCE.

DEC.  1 VENUS ENTERS FIERY SAGITTARIUS

Love gets adventurous and needs wide open spaces. Fall in love with a comedian. See the world from a much more optimistic upbeat hopeful and naïve way. Plan on long…

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Planetary Traffic – December 2017

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December 3rd – Full Moon in Taurus in the Rohini Nakshatra.

In November, the full Moon was in Aries and we noticed a Venus-Mars theme that continued to show up through the month. This theme continues with this full Moon, where the Sun is placed in the Mars ruled Scorpio opposing the Moon, placed in Venusian sign of Taurus.

Venus and Mars are placed in mutual reception of one another’s signs, also called parivartana yoga which creates a strong bond between the involved planets. Mars is transiting the Venusian sign of Libra from November 29th till January 16th, 2018. Venus is transiting the Mars ruled sign of Scorpio November 26th till December 20th. When Venus moves to Sagittarius on December 20th, this exchange between Mars and Venus  comes to an end and a mutual exchange between Jupiter and Venus begins.

When the Moon reaches 18 degrees Taurus on the December 3rd…

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“Let The Sun Shine in at Christmas” by Gary Suttle

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This article was first published at the Pantheist Association for Nature website.

“Our ancestors worshipped the Sun, and they were not that foolish.
It makes sense to revere the Sun and the stars, for we are their children. ”

— Carl Sagan

Pantheists celebrate the winter solstice. Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus. The Sun of Life and the Son of God. What is the true significance of Christmas, and how can we celebrate this joyful season in keeping with its meaning?

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